ASPHALT WORKER II                                                                      7010

 

 

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

An employee in this class is a member of a crew performing tasks in the field of asphalt application in highway maintenance and paving of town roads.  Work differs from that performed by an Asphalt Worker I in that the incumbent requires training and experience in utilizing the screw mechanism on the control panel of the asphalt paver.  Work requires independent judgment, but is subject to inspection in progress.  Does related work as required.

 

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

            Determines amount of asphalt released from asphalt paver by utilizing the screw mechanism;

            Makes appropriate adjustments to rate of flow and area of coverage while observing the control panel and the flow of asphalt;

            May be required to perform fine or finished work by leveling asphalt by hand;

            May operate light motor vehicles, such as light trucks;

            May use asphalt rake when first laying asphalt for rough grading;

            May use leute (finishing) asphalt rake for fine grading of asphalt;

            Picks up brush and leaves and/or plows snow, when weather prohibits paving;

            May use various light equipment in the off-season for the purposes of snow removal.

 

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Good knowledge of tools and equipment used in asphalt paving; good knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the work; ability to understand and follow oral or written instructions; ability to develop skill in the use and care of the tools, materials and equipment; ability to regulate asphalt flow and coverage in order to produce a surface ready for finishing; skill in gauging asphalt coverage through visual observation; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

            Either:

            (a) Three (3) years of experience in semi-skilled asphalt work including raking asphalt in the preparation for the final setting of the road; or,

            (b) Two (2) years of experience as an Asphalt Worker I.     

 

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

Depending upon the nature of the assignment, at the time of appointment, and during employment in this title, employees may be required to possess a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State.

 

 

09/20/00

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Non-competitive

Review 07/23/15